Following the modeling of products, Young thanked the audience for support.
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The sound of music playing and the sight of multi-colored lights filled the Student Union Ballroom for the Closet Freak 4 Fashion Show. 

This show took place last Wednesday, Apr. 27 at 7 p.m. and was hosted by Project P.U.L.L., a student-centered program overseen by the office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs. Admission was $2. 

According to Multicultural and International Student Affairs Coordinator Brendan Daigle, within the project’s name, P.U.L.L. stands for Promoting Unity through Leadership and Learning and is a program made for students to develop skills and to provide them with opportunities. 

“Project P.U.L.L. is a mentoring program for freshmen of color,” said Daigle. “The goal of Project P.U.L.L. is to retain and progress students toward graduation by providing academic support and social and leadership development. Each freshman is paired with an older student, usually someone who has completed Project P.U.L.L., as a mentor to help provide assistance, information and support as they advance through the program.”

The fashion show in particular gives students these opportunities in relation to campus.

“The fashion show is an opportunity for the freshmen in the program to take a more hands-on role in planning, developing and producing a large campus event,” said Daigle. “It gives them experience in campus policies and provides them with networking and leadership opportunities.”

The show featured multiple performers, designers, models and vendors, many of which were local business owners and students, while being hosted by Emanuel “Boo” Milton, a University of Louisiana at Lafayette student that is the founder of Point Blank Productions LLC, Regional Musician, and Radio Personality for Cumulus Medias MAX 94.1. Performances included were: K. Levy, Shaddy Racks, Relaxx and Tyrell & Jerrell. The show also featured hair and makeup done by Glamsquad and Beat by Skip. Vendors included were: Alterations by Kellie, Lavish Living, Christian Kollection, Da Winners and Imprint Boutique. Following the show, a pop-up shop, a shop where vendors were able to sell their products, was led by Rukus, Da Winners and Imprint Boutique. 

Many of those who participated felt thankful to be able to participate in this event. 

Vacherie, Louisiana native Kaelan Levy, of K. Levy, in particular felt glad that he was able to return to perform for another year. 

“It’s always a pleasure for me to be able to spread my gift and my message to my peers, I guess you could say,” said Levy. “I’m an artist whose work comes all straight from the heart. I put a lot of work and effort into my music and for me to get the reaction I got is always a great thing.” 

Being in front of a crowd of people can be intimidating, but for junior communication sciences and disorders major Kendall Cannon, being able to model in the show was a delight. 

“I loved it,” said Cannon. “I enjoy modeling, showing off my talent and being able to promote the different businesses, it was a great opportunity.” 

Being able to show off his work in his first fashion show, freshman graphic design major Kyle McIntyre felt positive about the overall experience.

“I liked the vibe of it [the show],” said McIntyre. “It was my first fashion show and I really enjoyed it. All of my friends came out to support me. It was also a great experience.” 

 

Junior art major Michaela Thanars walks confidently down the runway at the Closet Freak 4 Fashion Show.  
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